HR Generalist

People Architects•Cleveland, OH

10d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function. This position is responsible for recruitment support, onboarding, HR record keeping, benefits administration, and providing frontline support to employees. The HR Generalist ensures consistent application of policies and processes, while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws and organizational practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of Human Resources experience.
Knowledge of HR laws and practices.
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

ADP Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Post jobs, screen resumes, coordinate interviews, and manage onboarding paperwork and logistics.
Conduct new hire orientation, ensure completion of onboarding forms, and coordinate exit logistics.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions and concerns; escalate complex matters to HR leadership.
Track attendance, provide basic union information to employees, and document grievances.
Apply HR policies consistently; maintain personnel files; support HR audits.
Assist employees with benefit enrollments, changes, claims, and leave forms; maintain benefit records.
Update HRIS with new hires, terminations, and changes; process payroll inputs.
Track performance evaluations, send reminders, and ensure forms are completed and filed.
Coordinate logistics for training sessions; maintain training and professional development records.
Support employee engagement surveys and events; promote recognition programs.
Run standard HR reports (headcount, turnover, compliance).
Provide support and administrative follow-up for HR projects as needed.